Have you changed your mind after starting the abortion pill process?
This happens more often than you might think. The good news is you are not alone. Hundreds of women feel the need to make a quick decision. Due to the pressure of time, they start the process and then wonder if they made the right choice. If you have taken the first pill but have decided you want to continue the pregnancy, there may be an option. We can’t promise you that the process will work, but we can assure you it has successfully worked for hundreds of women.
If you have only taken the first of the abortion pills (Mifepristone), there may still be an option for carrying the pregnancy to term.
This protocol uses a series of hormones that naturally occur already in your body called progesterone.
What is Progesterone? Progesterone is the natural hormone in a woman’s body that is necessary to nurture and sustain a pregnancy. The first pill in the abortion pill regimen blocks progesterone’s actions. Extra progesterone is administered to hopefully reverse the effects of the first abortion pill and provide an opportunity for the body to hopefully, successfully save the pregnancy.
Be Encouraged! Up to 64% of pregnancies are successfully carried to term using the abortion pill reversal protocol.
Critical Note: Timing is very important!
The reversal process is generally very successful, but not guaranteed. Timing is very important. The abortion pill reversal process works by introducing more progesterone into the body to combat the first pill’s effects.
The abortion pill reversal can only occur after the first dose of medical abortion (mifepristone) is taken orally and is generally ineffective after the second set of the medical abortion pills (misoprostol) have been taken.
How does it work?
The abortion pill reversal process involves a large influx of progesterone into the pregnant woman’s system. This is because the first pill, mifepristone, blocks progesterone from being absorbed by the womb. Mifepristone blocks where progesterone would normally be absorbed, so an influx of progesterone works to outcompete for the available binding spaces.
Is Abortion Pill Reversal Safe?
Yes, progesterone is the natural hormone in a woman’s body that is necessary to nurture and sustain a pregnancy. Progesterone has been safely used in pregnancy for over 50 years.
Are there any side effects of taking extra progesterone?
In general, this is seen as safe. For some women, the extra progesterone may cause sleepiness, lack of energy, lightheadedness, dizziness, gastrointestinal discomfort and headaches. Increased fluid intake might help relieve these symptoms.
It is important that you follow all of the instructions of your healthcare provider carefully. If you have any questions, contact your provider.
This information is NOT to be considered a substitute for seeing an approved medical provider who can administer the abortion pill reversal protocol. You can find resources here.
Is it approved by doctors?
Many OB/GYNs around the country are confident of the effectiveness of this option and prescribe it as an option for a woman considering reversing their decision. It would be best to speak to your Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) healthcare provider who knows you and your history best, and is willing to prescribe the medication.
From the American Pregnancy Association on progesterone and organizations that support its use:
Progesterone has been used in pregnancies for decades without any significant undesired effects. Many patients with high risk for miscarriage pregnancies are treated with progesterone throughout the first trimester without issues. As with any hormone, there are some risks; however, since progesterone has been so well tolerated, there is no reason to label the procedure “dangerous.” Progesterone, when used in this way, is not necessarily FDA approved. However, it is still used without legal issues.
To find a provider to help you with the abortion pill reversal please contact The Abortion Pill Reversal network.
Remember, it is a very time-sensitive medical protocol. If you have taken the first pill and have changed your mind, please call 877-558-0333 immediately to speak to healthcare professionals or chat with them online by clicking here.
The dedicated team at the Community Women’s Centers provides essential information to help you make empowered decisions.